# Polish regional medical scholarship programs

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/polish-regional-medical-scholarship-programs
> Updated: 2026-10-31T00:14:15.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Regional authorities in Poland have launched scholarship initiatives to address medical personnel shortages. In the West Pomeranian Voivodeship, the fifth edition of a nursing scholarship program was introduced, offering third year students a monthly stipend of 1,500 PLN for nine months. This program is a collaboration between regional authorities, medical universities, and nursing chambers.

Similarly, the Warmia-Mazury region opened applications for medical student scholarships for the 2026/2027 academic year. This program targets students in their fourth through sixth years, providing 2,500 PLN gross per month for nine months. To qualify, students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 4.0 and commit to working in one of 18 recognized deficit specialties, such as psychiatry, geriatrics, or oncology, within the region after their internship.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-31: Zagreb and Sarajevo announce student scholarships and housing updates

Zagreb and Sarajevo have launched new scholarship programs for the 2026/2027 academic year, amid reports of a severe student housing shortage in Zagreb.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/warmia-mazury-region-launches-medical-student-scholarship-program

### 2026-10-01: West Pomeranian Voivodeship launches fifth nursing scholarship program

Nursing students in West Pomeranian Voivodeship can apply for a monthly scholarship of 1,500 PLN gross through October 31, 2026, to support medical education and address healthcare staffing needs.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/west-pomeranian-voivodeship-launches-fifth-nursing-scholarship-program

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